What is another word for be on to?

Pronunciation: [biː ˈɒn tuː] (IPA)

When trying to express that you are aware of something or have discovered it, there are various synonyms for the phrase "be on to". These include "catch on to", "realize", "recognize", "understand", "get a handle on", "grasp", and "comprehend". "Catch on to" is often used when you have picked up on a trend or pattern, while "realize" is used to indicate the sudden recognition of something. "Recognize" is used to describe a situation where you have seen something before and recall it instantly. "Understand", "grasp", and "comprehend" are all used to show a deeper understanding of a concept, and "get a handle on" is typically used to indicate that you have gained control or mastery over a situation or idea.

What are the hypernyms for Be on to?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Be on to

  • There is a familiar trio of reactions by scientists to a purportedly radical hypothesis: (a) "You must be out of your mind!", (b) "What else is new? Everybody knows !", and, later — if the hypothesis is still standing — (c) "Hmm. You *might* be on to something!" Sometimes these phases take years to unfold, one after another, but I have seen all three emerge in near synchrony in the course of a half-hour's heated discussion following a conference paper.
    Daniel Dennett

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